Story of Our Lives

Whipped

Troy's POV

Fuck.

That girl. Hazel Moore. She is driving me insane. Has been and always will. Since the moment I laid eyes on her in 7th grade, I was lured in. There she was in, 7th grade, sitting quietly and shyly because she didn't have any friends since she had just moved from out of state.

Back then I didn't talk to girls as much. I preferred to stay away from them because I saw my friends get involved with them and either break a heart or get their heart broken. But I was still attracted to her.

She is still the most beautiful girl I've ever laid my eyes on. The way her curly hair rolled over her shoulder and down to her waist. The way when she laughed her smile reached her dark chocolate eyes. And those curves.

God I sound like such a wuss. She makes me like this. I sound desperate but I can't help it. I have had a crush on this girl for over five years but haven't been able to tell her. Or anyone except for Brennan.

Believe me I have seen the way she looks at me. It's like I am the worst scumbag on this earth. The only girl I like loathes me. Oh and her best friend, Delaney, too. She sees me as a complete and total fuck boy. And I guess I have become that because of her. Being with other girls makes me forget. No matter how shitty I feel the next day, just for a few hours I forget.

Those were the thoughts running through my head as Hazel and I silently made our way downstairs. I saw her friend standing in front of the door and arguing to Brennan. They both seemed to be really deep in the conversation. Delaney was hot but not my type. She was more like Brennan's type.

Suddenly Delaney started walking away while I was lost in my thoughts. She quickly walked back to her white mini cooper with sass packed in every step she took.

Brennan shook his head, "Your best friend sure is something special," he sighed and left the room.

Hazel and I slowly turned towards one another and burst out laughing, they were just like preschoolers.

Hazel and I finally caught our breathes after a few minutes, "Bye," she said in that silky voice of hers.

"See ya," I placed my hand on her shoulder, feeling that I missed her touch.

I started leaning in and hesitantly she did too, but we jumped back when we heard Delaney honk her car. I suspected that she was watching, there is no way that was a coincidence. I knew she just wanted to protect her best friend from me and who I am known as.

After a painfully awkward goodbye I collapsed on to the couch next to Brennan.

"Fuck," we said simultaneously.

He looked over to me, "what's wrong bro?" Brennan asked me.

"You know damn well what's wrong" I responded.

"It doesn't look like she really hates you Troy,"

"Yeah well you're wrong" I said grumpily. "How about you and Delaney huh?"

"She's so fuckin hot. She's got attitude and she's one of the sweetest girls I've had the pleasure of meeting," he sighed.

"You're whipped dude," I laughed...then I looked at him confused. "you know her?" I asked.

Brennan avoided eye contact with me, and turned away scratching the back of his neck.

"Brennan..." I encouraged.

"She's my ex Troy..." he said running a hand over his face, looking stressed and tired.

"What?" I asked shocked.

"Yeah we were a thing for freshmen and sophomore year...I made her keep it a secret because I was worried about my fucking reputation. She got fed up with it and we weren't in a good place in our relationship. One of her ex friends broke us apart and it's all my fault," Brennan explained regret written all over his face.

"You need to get her back," I said.

"Didn't you see her tonight, she hates me even more than she hates you, and her hate for you is pretty hard to top," Brennan scoffed.

"Oh and by the way, I'm no the only person whipped in this house," he gave me a pointed look.

I couldn't really deny that.

**********

Sunday morning, I texted Hazel to see if she wanted to work on our project. It was mostly done now. After about half an hour, she responded and said she would come to my house in about another half hour. Brennan and I had originally had plans but he canceled last night when he was leaving my place. He had a determined look on his face so who knows what he was up to.

In that time I decided to go for a run and take a shower so I wouldn't be smelly. When I got out of the shower, I saw Tanya open my rooms door and let Hazel in. Her eyes widened a bit as she realized I had nothing but a towel on and was staring right at my torso.

"See something you like?" I smirked.

She blushed and looked away and muttered a hi. I kind of checked her out too. She was wearing shorts and a tie dye shirt with bright colors that brought out her smile.

She came at around 10:30 and we worked for a few hours. While working, I found small ways to touch her and she didn't pull away. It wasn't much but it made me feel great.

At a little bit after 1, we realized we were both hungry and very tired. We were almost done anyway.

"So what do you wanna eat?" I asked.

"Well what do you have?" Hazel said.

"How bout we go to that pizza place by the beach?" I offered.

"Oh I love that place. Their meat lovers pizza is so good,"

"Obviously veggie pizzas are better," I said teasingly.

"Are not!" She stuck her tongue out.

"Are too!" I stuck my tongue out right back at her.

The playful banter we had finally gave me that extra confidence I needed to pursue her. I wanted her. And it was about time I got what I wanted.